I am looking for a CCW. I didnt like the trigger pull on the ruger. I am really interested in the Sig 938 and wouldnt mind trying a few others. Anyone know where i could rent and try these out? Or would anyone be willing to let me test out what you have?

I do not live in NJ but own a P938. Although it has a single action trigger pull it is about 8lbs which is very heavy for a SA gun. The heavy trigger pull causes problems with many shooters due to the amount of force needed in relation to the weight of the gun. It took me a few ranges sessions to stop shooting low with it and even then I have to remember where to put my finger on the trigger. Try the M&P Shield. Much cheaper and probably the best of the small 9's out there.

 

P.S. As my local gun store owner told me, it is not practical to rent out small guns as they are not made to take the kind of abuse and amount of shooting that a range rental gun takes. That is why you rarely see small guns for rent.

Don't say where in NJ, but there's a couple places that rent the small guns in NJ and PA. Old Dog, that owner is a relic of the past as many major ranges rent the small ones these days because they are like hotcakes given the abundance of female owners now! Heck, just about EVERY range in Houston has at least a half-dozen subcompacts as rentals, and I bring Houston up because their history suggests last of the converts! LOL!

 

Anyway, the P938 is a pumped version of the P238, which are both Colt Mustang clones. The issue with the trigger on these is that it's an usual geometry being it's a top pivot. Significant improvement is made by installing a stainless steel, machined trigger in the P938/P238 and a replacement spring from Wolf and ditching the factory plastic trigger. $50 upgrade completed in about 20 minutes and makes tremendous improvements - I have mine down to a very nice 5.6# pull. Also, the sights, by far, are superior on either of the little SAO Sigs. I would also say either the P938 or P238 are at the threshold of pocket carry size, but are heavy. I carry either in a between the belt holster (keeps them tight to my hip for easy concealment, and often wallet carry my P238 when nothing else can be carried. It's the SAO that's the general deterrent to many for the little Sigs. Personally, carrying Condition 1 is no big deal to me as I'm also a 1911 guy. However, it's not for everyone, and I don't even when wallet carrying.

 

I can also comment on the Shield. This is not a pocket gun! However, it is a fantastic CCW choice and conceals well in a good in the waistband holster. Factory sights are meh - they work, but not great for fast acquisition. Given it's a close range, SD carry for me I don't care because I'd be working with natural point of aim if I'm in a position where I have to use it.

 

IMO, there's still not a slam-dunk 9mm pistol for pocket carry in pants/shorts (excluding cargo pockets). However, there are a couple places renting the Kahr models and Kel-Tecs too in addition to the Sig 938, Shield, and Walther PPS. Unfortunately, not one-stop to try all that I know of.

There's also the XD-9 sub compact. Not a pocket pistol, but I hear its a great CCW. I just picked one up to carry out of state and around the house. Have not been to the range with it yet to give any other feedback, just got it a few days ago.

There's also the XD-9 sub compact. Not a pocket pistol, but I hear its a great CCW. I just picked one up to carry out of state and around the house. Have not been to the range with it yet to give any other feedback, just got it a few days ago.

this is what i now carry off duty most of the time. Love this gun. Shoots straight and feeds everything. Getting night sights and trigger work done soon

FWIW i just purchased a beretta nano because the trigger and sights seemed much better than the ruger lc9. Side by side they are almost exactly the same size. Haven't had a chance to fire it yet, waiting on nics.

Nano trigger pull is long but steady. A bit on the heavier side too but not overly heavy.

thank you guys. i havent touched the nano or the kahrs yet. i will be on the look out for them. any more opinions or experience is greatly appreciated

Have an M&P shield you can try next time im at range 14

 

I had a Kahr and sold it for the shield.